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5 common interview questions for Web3 jobs

The interview process for Web3 positions will typically involve questions aimed at assessing a candidate’s knowledge of decentralized technologies, blockchain and smart contracts.

‘Ethical’ SBF game axed, Web3 games sign-up process sucks, Tomb Chaser: Web3 Gamer

FTX’s kiss of death for Storybook Brawl, Scratch Lord creators make MMA game for Animoca, and why is Web3 game onboarding so awful?

Human ID project ‘Worldcoin’ launches gas-free wallet only for humans

The wallet relies on “World ID,” a protocol that verifies humanness through zero-knowledge proofs.

Tencent-backed Everledger collapses amid lack of funding: Report

Everledger was quietly placed into insolvency after it didn’t manage to materialize its planned funding round from an undisclosed investor.

Nigeria goes blockchain: Policy could impact digital identity

Nigeria’s crypto community celebrates the approval of the National Blockchain Policy, set to impact governance, digital identity management and e-payments.

Pepe’s sudden drop leaves whale 500k in the red

A memecoin whale who purchased roughly $3 million worth of the Pepe token just days ago is now sitting on an unrealized loss of around $600,000.

'Bitcoin is not under attack:' BTC maxis allay fears of a DoS offensive

Concerns circulated on Crypto Twitter of a denial of service (DoS) attack on the Bitcoin network.

You can now create a shitcoin in less than 23 seconds

A new "speedrun" video shows how anyone can create a brand new cryptocurrency in less than 30 seconds.

Deloitte integrates blockchain for digital credentials

The credential wallet will be provided as a browser extension and customers will be able to set it up without any prior knowledge of blockchain.

Memecoin sends BTC fees to the moon, miner profits top $50B and more: Hodler’s Digest, April 30-May 6

Memecoin hype fuels Bitcoin transaction costs, BTC miners block rewards surpass $50 billion and AI’s “Godfather” warns of technology dangers.

DEUS Finance loses $6M following stablecoin hack

The attacker targeted both the BNB Smart Chain and the Arbitrum network. CoinMarketCap data shows that DEI price dropped 30% following the security incident.

How to check an Ethereum transaction

To check an Ethereum transaction, use a blockchain explorer and enter the transaction hash to view details such as sender/receiver addresses and gas fees.

Crypto Biz: Hyperinflation and Bitcoin wagers, AI replacing first jobs and more

This week’s Crypto Biz explores the latest wild wager on Bitcoin prices, inflation fears and the jobs that artificial intelligence may soon replace.

Liquid staking solutions now have more TVL than DEXs: Finance Redefined

April was a month of hacks, exploits and rug pulls, resulting in over $100 million in net losses across DeFi platforms.

BNP Paribas teams up with Bank of China to promote digital yuan usage

The partnership will enable BNP Paribas China's corporate clients to make payments using the digital yuan through an e-CNY management system.

Prosecutor says Do Kwon's extradition to South Korea would best serve Terraform Labs' victims: Report

The former Terraform Labs CEO could face 40 years in jail in South Korea, the country where he committed most of his crimes, according to local authorities.

Emerging tech to create “new ethics” for humankind: MEWS 2023

Dr. Stephen Castell commented that emerging technologies like blockchain, the metaverse and AI will usher in a new set of ethics and human species.

How blockchains can solve greenwashing and contribute to climate action

BNB Chain's Victor Genin said that blockchain can improve transparency, accountability, traceability, energy efficiency, waste reduction and collaboration in the climate action space.

White House to build international standards for DLT

The White House national strategy listed eight emerging technologies with a focus on building international standards and finding use cases in the economic sector.

What is profit and loss (PnL) and how to calculate it

PnL refers to the financial gain or loss from buying and selling cryptocurrencies. To calculate it, use various method like the FIFO, LIFO, YTD, and more!

Justin Sun’s SUI-farming sins, PEPE’s wild run, 3AC’s oyster philosophy: Asia Express

CZ calls out Justin Sun for farming SUI at the expense of the little guys, “useless” PEPE up 20x, new 3AC venture in hot water in Dubai.

Joe Lubin: The truth about ETH founders split and ‘Crypto Google’

Joe Lubin explains what really happened in 2014 when two co-founders were pushed out and how Ethereum really is becoming the “World Computer.”

Consensus 2023: Businesses show interest in Web3, despite US regulatory challenges

Despite negative sentiment toward crypto adoption in the United States, Consensus 2023 attracted thousands of attendees to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

DeFi exec breaks down what it takes to attract institutions to staking

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Alluvial chief product officer Matt Leisinger discusses the impact of liquid staking on the crypto ecosystem.

SEC has 10 days to respond to Coinbase complaint: Legal exec

Coinbase's legal battle for regulatory clarity over the trading of digital crypto assets saw a development as the Third Circuit responded to their complaint against the SEC.

Bitget pledges $10M for Blockchain4Youth corporate responsibility project

Blockchain4Youth will provide courses through Bitget Academy and host university lectures on the topic of Web3.

Nigerian national blockchain policy gets government approval

Nigeria's federal executive council has approved the national policy on blockchain to help the country develop a regulatory framework to govern the adoption of the technology.

$22M of Curve Finance algo stablecoin minted since mainnet launch

Decentralized finance protocol CurveDAO has successfully launched its algorithmic stablecoin crvUSD on the Ethereum network.

State regulators crack down on fraudulent cryptos promoted as 'Elon Musk AI Tokens' and 'TruthGPT Coin'

According to the cease and desist order, investors are being given the impression that Elon Musk endorses "TruthGPT Coin".

Fuse blockchain pledges $10M for ecosystem development

Grants valuing between $5,000 and $25,000 will be allocated to qualifying project teams.

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